Len Remias has been appointed as Acting Deputy City Manager for Public Safety while Bobby Tajan has been selected as Director of City Planning.
Len Remias brings with him a wealth of experience in this role, having served as a retired United States Navy captain for 30 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he held several significant leadership positions, including multiple Commanding Officer assignments at-sea and ashore. In 2017, Len joined the City of Norfolk as the Technology Manager, where he successfully oversaw multi-million dollar Public Safety technology projects. Under his exceptional leadership, the Information Technology Department received numerous awards, including the prestigious Public Sector Government Innovation Award and Governor’s Technology Award.
Len later took on the role of Military Affairs Liaison, where he played a vital role in securing the City of Norfolk's first Defense Community Infrastructure Program Grant, amounting to $3.7M. This grant will contribute towards reducing flooding at the Hampton Boulevard Bridge benefiting both our military and community. Additionally, Len established the award-winning Hire Vets Now SkillBridge Program, which showcased Norfolk's commitment to veteran and military spouse hiring, retention, and professional development. This program garnered recognition at both the Federal and State levels.
A lifelong resident of Norfolk, Virginia, Len is a proud graduate of Lake Taylor High School and Old Dominion University. He holds a master's degree in computer science from the Naval Post Graduate School and has received multiple professional awards throughout his career, including the Bronze Star Medal for exceptional meritorious service in a combat zone in Afghanistan.
Recently, Robert "Bobby" Tajan served as Chief Project Manager in the City Manager's Office. Previously, Bobby was the Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of Virginia Beach. For the majority of his career, he served in the Norfolk Planning Department working his way up from Zoning Inspector to Zoning and Floodplain Administrator. Bobby holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Norfolk State University and a master’s degree in Urban Studies from Old Dominion University. He is a Certified Zoning Administrator and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. His wife Laura is an educator in the Norfolk Public School's system and his 3 daughters attend schools in the City.
Please join us in congratulating Len and Bobby on their recent milestones!